It remains uncertain when Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu will return to office as Ondo State Chief Executive, as he has forwarded a letter to announce the extension of medical leave to the State House of Assembly. Akeredolu said his doctors advised him on the need to take adequate rest after recuperating.
Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Olamide Oladiji, said Akeredolu’s action was in line with Section 190 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (as amended).
According to the letter, Akeredolu’s deputy, Lucky Aiyedatiwa would continue to act as governor until there is a written declaration to the contrary.
Below is the letter of Extension of Medical Leave received by the Speaker:
ODHA RECEIVES LETTER OF EXTENSION ON MEDICAL LEAVE FROM GOVERNOR AKEREDOLU
Following Doctor’s advice on the need to take adequate rest after recuperating, Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu SAN, CON, has forwarded the letter of extension on medical leave to the Ondo State House of Assembly.
Receiving the letter on behalf of other Lawmakers, the Speaker, Ondo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon . Olamide Oladiji said the Governor’s action is in line with section 190 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria ( as amended).
According to the letter, his Deputy, Hon . Lucky Aiyedatiwa would continue to act as Governor until there is a written declaration to the contrary.
It would be recalled that in the Governor’s letter of 5th June 2023, he had earlier informed of his proceeding on medical leave and was expected to resume on 6th July 2023.
The Speaker who expressed appreciation to God for the speedy recovery of the Governor, expressed optimism that he would soon resume his duty.
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